Sangamon River At Riverton, Il Realtime Data
SANGAMON RIVER AT RIVERTON, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
3,150
Discharge (cfs)
10.6
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05576500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3,150 cfs, and a gauge height of 10.58 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 2,235 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by multiple tributaries and its flow is affected by seasonal trends. During the spring, the river experiences high flows due to snowmelt and precipitation, while in summer, flows may be lower due to evaporation and drought. There are no major dams on this section of the river. The river supports a variety of fish species, including smallmouth bass and channel catfish. Additionally, the river has been the subject of several poems and is considered an important cultural landmark in the region.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 519.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 10.58 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 3150.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 380% |
| Year Over Year Average | 827 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 57,100 cfs |
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